Business & Economy
Cash crunch hits Kashmir as digital banking stalls amid internet curbs
Mobile internet speed restrictions imposed across the Valley for the past three days have severely disrupted net banking and digital payment services.
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Jammu
Mystery balloon with ‘PIA’ branding lands in Rajouri’s hilly patch
An aircraft-shaped balloon bearing the inscription “PIA” was recovered from an area falling under Police Post Teryath in Rajouri district on Tuesday.
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Views
Imran Ansari praises J&K Police restraint, urges Shias to observe peaceful mourning
Senior political leader Imran Reza Ansari on Monday expressed deep grief over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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Kashmir
Srinagar parents hold rally, demand safe return of children studying in war-hit Iran
Scores of parents assembled in Bemina Srinagar on Monday, appealing to the Government of India to ensure the safe return of their children studying in war-hit Iran.
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Education
Four-member panel formed for appointment of next IUST Vice Chancellor
The Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat, Jammu and Kashmir, has constituted a high-level committee for the selection of the Vice Chancellor of the IUST Awantipora.
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Kashmir
Awantipora Police intensify anti-mining drive, five booked for illegal mineral extraction
The police in Awantipora intensified operations across the area and seized five vehicles allegedly involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.
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Kashmir
Massive protests in Budgam over killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader
A massive and emotionally charged protest was witnessed in Magam town of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
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Jammu
Two govt employees among six probed for aiding slain Jaish militants in Kishtwar
Security agencies have intensified efforts to dismantle an alleged overground worker network following the killing of a Jaish-e-Muhammed commander, Saifullah.
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Severe hailstorm damages crops, orchards in parts of Kashmir
A severe hailstorm damaged crops and orchards in parts of Kashmir, with Bandipora, Kupwara and Ganderbal among the affected districts.
Seven IUST scientists feature in World’s Top 2% Scientists list 2026
Seven IUST scientists feature in the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists list, raising the university’s representation from six researchers in 2025.
J&K notifies City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand PNG, CNG access
J&K has notified its City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand PNG and CNG access across 20 districts, including industrial and transport networks.
J&K recorded 308 POCSO cases in 2024, NCRB data shows
J&K recorded 308 POCSO cases in 2024, including 228 involving penetrative or aggravated penetrative sexual assault, NCRB data shows.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.